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If the damage is severe enough the muscle which the ventral root ultimately innervates would be unable to move i.e. paralyzed.

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lose of both motor and sensory function

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There will be loss of sensory function.

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Explain why the dorsal root ganglions are larger in diameter than the dorsal root?

Dorsal root ganglions are larger in diameter than the dorsal root itself because they have axons on them. Dorsal root ganglions are also called spinal ganglions.


Where are large groups of neuron cell bodies found?

In the dorsal root ganglia. The dorsal root ganglia is located in the dorsal root. The cells carry sensory signals to the spinal cord.


What will happens to the roots if the tissues were damaged?

the root will dry and will not function well.


Name the structure that is the sensory ganglion of each dorsal root?

Dorsal root ganglion


Cell bodies of sensory neurons are found where?

Dorsal root ganglia of the spinal chord gray matter.


Where do sensory nerve fibers enter the spinal cord?

The dorsal column or medial lemniscus.


What does the dorsal root of the spinal cord carry?

The dorsal root of the spinal nerves carry sensory information to the brain and is hence an afferent pathway.


What is the difference between the dorsal root the ventral root and the dorsal root ganglion?

Ventral root is the ventral portion of spinal cord,there is no ganglion,cell body is of motor types ,cell info goes out of spinal cord of anterior horn. dorsal root is dorsal portion of spinal cord,it posses ganglion,cell body is of sensory types,information goes into spinal cord posterior horn


What is a displaced doral root ganglion?

A dorsal root ganglion is a cluster of nerves in the spine, specifically in the dorsal root. Displaced means that it's been moved out of its intended location.


What would happen if the following structures were damaged or transected 1. dorsal root of spinal nerve 2. ventral root of spinal cord 3. ventral ramus of spinal cord?

loss of both the motor and sensory functions


Would there be a loss of sensory or motor function when someone damages the dorsal root of a spinal nerve?

Yes this can happen when any nerve is damaged but this is a greater danger if its an actual Spinal Nerve.


What does the dorsal root ganglion contain?

Autonomic ganglia contain the cell bodies of motor neurons.